Nintendo has released system update version 23.5.0 for both the original Nintendo Switch and the newer Nintendo Switch 2. The patch lays the groundwork for an upcoming digital storefront feature that will allow players to purchase and send eShop products directly to members of their Nintendo Account family group.
Quick Facts
- Affected Platforms: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
- Update Version: 23.5.0 (Released November 2026)
- New Gifting Feature Date: Scheduled to go live via an eShop update on November 17, 2026
- Additional Languages: Portuguese (Portugal) added to Text to Speech and GameChat languages on Switch 2
What Changes With Update 23.5.0
While the firmware update itself is available to download immediately, the headlining addition—Nintendo eShop product gifting within family groups—requires a subsequent storefront update slated for November 17, 2026. Once active, the feature will permit users to share digital purchases with linked family accounts.
For Nintendo Switch 2 owners specifically, the patch also introduces the ability to configure accessibility options during first-time console setup. Furthermore, system settings now include Portuguese (Portugal) language support for Text to Speech functions and GameChat text-to-speech conversions, alongside routine user experience adjustments and stability fixes.
What Players Need to Do
Players should download and install system update version 23.5.0 through their console's system settings to ensure their hardware is up to date. While no immediate action is required to use the upcoming gifting tool, users will need to wait for the dedicated eShop update on November 17, 2026, before family group gifting functionality becomes accessible in the store.